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In the month of
November,
our SIRS solutions spotlight
National Hispanic Heritage Month
from their unique perspectives.
SIRS Knowledge Source®
Honoring the vital impact of Native American culture, contributions and character on the American experience.
Native Americans are an integral part of American history, culture and character. Contributions and accomplishments of Native Americans permeate and impact many facets of American life, including art, music, literature, agriculture, spirituality and medicine. In the face of overwhelming adversity, Native Americans and their culture remain a vital component of the American experience.
National American Indian Heritage Month, designated as the month of November in 1990, not only pays tribute to Native Americans' historical and contemporary achievements and revolutionary role in the development of American culture and society, but recognizes the evolution of the Native American experience and the significance of preserving Native traditions and heritage.
The SIRS Knowledge Source (SKS) Spotlight of the Month honors Native Americans and promotes cultural understanding with such articles and Web sites as:
ARTICLES
1. First Sioux to Receive Medal of Honor
2. The Tigers of the Southwest
3. Tribe's Matriarchs Speak to Nation's Past
4. Man of Many Tribes: Back-to-Back Works of Fiction Reveal a Sherman Alexie Mellowed and Tempered
5. Ideas, Dreams, Struggle & Vision
WEB SITE
National Museum of the American Indian
Read more articles from our Spotlights by logging on to our SIRS Knowledge Source® feature page. Note that the new month's content will not appear until the first of the new month.
SIRS Discoverer®
The month of November is National American Indian Heritage Month -- a perfect time to celebrate the contributions and legacy of Native Americans.
Native Americans are an integral part of American history and heritage. In the face of overwhelming adversity, the Native American population and its diverse cultures remain a vital part of the American experience. Native American achievements and influences can be found in art, music, literature, agriculture, spirituality, and medicine.
National American Indian Heritage Month not only pays tribute to these accomplishments, but promotes the importance of preserving Native traditions and heritage.
The SIRS Discoverer Spotlight of the Month honors Native Americans and furthers cultural understanding with such articles and Web sites as:
ARTICLES
1. Native People Who Never Surrendered
2. Project Attracts Sweet Dreams
3. Magnificent Totem Poles
4. Make a Drum
5. Explore the U.S. Past and Present: Before Columbus
WEB SITE
American Indians
Read more
articles from the Spotlight of the Month by logging on to SIRS Discoverer®.
Monthly Events/Holidays
- You Are the Historian:
Investigating the First Thanksgiving
Source: Plimoth Plantation Museum
Learn about being a historian by investigating the cultures of the Wampanoag Indians and the pilgrim colonists at the first Thanksgiving feast. Macromedia Flash is required.
- Veterans Day
Source: Embassy of the United States of America
November 11th was originally named Armistice Day to commemorate the end of World War I. Today it is known as Veterans' Day and is intended to honor America's Veterans. This page offers a brief article on Veterans' Day, describing the history and traditions of the holiday.
Spotlight of the Month topics are selected mainly from
Chase's Calendar of Events. Articles are also accessible within the main database and remain in our SIRS newsletter archives for one year.
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